Network and Computer Systems Administrator

Job overview

Network and Computer Systems Administrator is an onsite role in classified spaces supporting NAS Patuxent River, MD; the listing location is Alexandria, VA. Compensation is $130,000–$145,000 per year. The position supports NAVAIR PMA-290 MOSS at the Integrated Test Facility. The administrator maintains and configures mission-critical Ground Support Stations and manages secure media from baseline ingestion through verification, sanitization, and delivery. The role helps keep operational systems reliable and compliant while coordinating technical work among vendors, engineering, cybersecurity, and squadrons.

What you'll do

• Administer Ground Support Stations, including operating system rebuilds, patch deployments, account administration, DISA STIG hardening, dataflow testing, and hardware troubleshooting. Manage baseline ingestion and drive queues
• duplicate and verify media using SHA-256
• sanitize media under NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1
• support software deliveries, squadron site checkouts, and training
• maintain secure chain of custody
• author procedures and checklists
• support lab operations and archiving.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cogent security

network administrator

systems administrator

alexandria va

nas patuxent river md

onsite

top secret clearance

sci eligibility

dod iat level ii

ground support stations

cybersecurity

$130k–$145k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

100% onsite in classified spaces; active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, U.S. citizenship, and DoD IAT Level II certification required.

About the employer

Cogent Security LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.